- Morehead State is a -8.5 point favorite vs Western Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
- Western Illinois / Morehead State TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Illinois Leathernecks visit Ellis T. Johnson Arena to take on the Morehead State Eagles on Jan. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 pm in Morehead, KY.
Morehead State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-118).
The Western Illinois vs. Morehead State Over/Under is 138.5 total points.
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Western Illinois vs. Morehead State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Western Illinois vs Morehead State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Morehead State will win this college basketball game with 75.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Western Illinois vs Morehead State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Morehead State will cover the spread with 60.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.20 Units / 7% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 28 games (+1.10 Units / 3% ROI)
- Western Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.05 Units / 6% ROI)
Morehead State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Morehead State has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.45 Units / 10% ROI)
- Morehead State has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 9 games at home (+1.70 Units / 17% ROI)
- Morehead State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+0.90 Units / 3% ROI)
Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Illinois has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 1-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.3 Units / -76.88% ROI
- 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI
- 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI
Morehead State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Morehead State has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.75 Units / -4.27% ROI).
- 6-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.95 Units / -10.74% ROI
- 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois shot 60% from the free throw line (394/651) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Western Illinois averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.2
Western Illinois has averaged 7.9 assists per game (151 assists/19 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.1
Western Illinois has averaged 7.9 assists per game (151 assists/19 games) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 14.3
Morehead State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Morehead State attempted 895 threes last season — most among Ohio Valley Teams
Morehead State made 9.6 three-pointers per game last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Morehead State made 326 three-pointers last season — most among Ohio Valley Teams
Morehead State shot 36% from three (326/895) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%
Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.23
Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Western Illinois has forced 10.6 turnovers per game (201 turnovers/19 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 12.6
Western Illinois allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (176/582) last season — tied for best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 33%
Morehead State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Morehead State allowed 63.8 points per game (2,170 points/34 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 71.0
Morehead State allowed opponents to shoot 40% (771/1,944) last season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Morehead State allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (2,170 points/1,944 shots) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Morehead State allowed opponents to shoot 40% (771/1,944) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 43%
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